Seavers in the News -- Obituary of Hugh L. Seaver (1897-1979) of Randolph, New Hampshire

 Here is this week's edition of "Seavers in the News" - a weekly feature from the historical newspapers about persons with the surname Seaver that are interesting, useful, mysterious, fun, macabre, or add information to my family tree database.

This week's entry is from Valley News [West Lebanon, N.H.] newspaper dated Wednesday, 24 January 1979, Page 2, Column 8:

The transcription of the article is:

"Hugh L. Seaver

"RANDOLPH -- Funeral services for Hugh L. Seaver, 82, who died Monday at the Gifford Memorial hospital, will be held at the Day Funeral Home Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Revs. Robert and Kathy Eddy officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in Pleasant View Cemetery in Randolph.

"He was born in Williamstown Jan. 13, 1897, son of Carl W. and Marie (Roberts) Seaver, and attended Williamstown schools and Goddard Seminary in Barre.

"Mr. Seaver worked for 41 years in the U.S. Postal Department as a rural carrier, postal clerk and assistant postmaster, retiring in 1958.

"He was a veteran of World War I and a charter member of Randolph Post 9, American Legion, a member of the Bethany Congregational Church and a past patron of Beulah Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, in Randolph.  He recently received his 60-year membership pin from Phoenix Lodge 28 in Randolph.

"Mr. Seaver served as town auditor for many years.

"In 1918, he married Ethel Rye who died in November of 1977.

"Survivors include a son, Edward of Poultney; a daughter, Lillian Johnson of Randolph; five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

"Friends may call at the Day Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m.  A masonic service will be conducted at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

"Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Star Home in care of Mrs. Arthur Bigelow, Randolph Center, 05061."

The source citation is:

"Hugh L. Seaver," Valley News [West Lebanon, N.H.] newspaper, Wednesday, 4 January 1979, page 2, column 8, Hugh L. Seaver obituary; imaged,  Newspapers.com   (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 19 August 2024).

This obituary provides a good summary of the life of Hugh L. Seaver, including his family, military service, occupation and associations.

Clayton Frederick Seaver (1927-1978) was born 7 April 1927 in Quincy, Massachusetts, the son of Alton Linwood and Mary Elizabeth (Amirault) Seaver.   He died 16 April 1978 in Holbrook, Massachusetts.  Carlton married (1) Winifred Emily Sutton (1923-1979) in April 1945 in Bilston, Staffordshire, England.  They had three children:

Hugh Leland Seaver (1897-1979) was born 13 January 1979 in Williamstown, Vermont, the son of Carl Weston and Marie (Roberts) Seaver.  He died 22 January 1979 in Randolph, Vermont.  Hugh married Ethel Pearl Rye (1893-1977) on 27 July 1918 in Randolph.  They had two children:

*  Lillian Ethel Seaver (1920-1998), married 1944 John Bradford Nash (1917-2005).

*  Edward Carl Seaver (1922-1983), married 1946 Helen Virginia Scott (1922-2020).

Hugh Leland Seaver (1897-1979) is my 8th cousin 2 times removed with a common Seaver ancestor of Robert Seaver (1608-1683).

There are over 10,000 Seaver "stories" in my family tree - and this is one of them.   Life happens, accidentally and intentionally, and sometimes a person's obituary provides information about the person's occupation, associations, or accomplishments.  I am glad that I can honor Hugh Leland Seaver today.  

You never know when a descendant or relative will find this blog post and learn something about their ancestors or relatives, or will provide more information about them to me.

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